Eggnog Mojito Cocktail Recipe
This eggnog cocktail recipe will blow your mind if you like eggnog and mojitos. It’s the best of both worlds: creamy, minty, refreshing, and a little bit festive.
Great for holiday parties, cozy nights, or any time you want to change up your usual eggnog. It’s also simple to cook, and when you serve it to friends and family, you’ll appear like a pro!
Things You Will Need
- 1 cup of eggnog, either store-bought or cooked at home
- 2 ounces of white rum
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice that is fresh
- 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
- Cubes of ice
- Lime wedge (for decoration)
- Ground nutmeg (to sprinkle on top)
Other Tools Needed
- Shaker for cocktails (or a mason jar with a lid)
- A muddler or the back of a spoon
- Measuring cups or jiggers
- Small knife (for cutting lime wedges)
- Serving glass
Tips for Getting Ready
You can mix the mint with lime juice and keep it in the fridge for up to four hours. Just before serving, add the rum and eggnog.
The Eggnog Mojito: How to Make It
1. Crush the mint and lime juice together.
Put the tablespoon of fresh lime juice and 6 to 8 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently push and let the mint’s flavor out.
2. Add ice, rum, and eggnog
Add 2 ounces of white rum and 1 cup of eggnog. Put in a few ice cubes, shut the shaker tightly, and shake it up to mix.
3. Pour and add the garnish
Put the mixture through a strainer and into a glass with ice. Add a lime wedge, a few fresh mint leaves, and a sprinkling of nutmeg on the top.
Helpful Tips
- First, cool everything down! Adding lime juice and cold eggnog to a drink makes it smoother and more refreshing.
- Lightly muddle. Don’t mash mint too much; you want taste, not harshness.
- Taste sweet. You don’t need to add sugar if your eggnog is sweet enough. Only add if you need to.
- Garnish like a pro. This cocktail looks elegant and festive with a little nutmeg and a lime wedge on top.
- Make it safe for kids. For a tasty minty eggnog drink, leave off the rum.
Changes and Substitutes
- Rum: If you want to feel a little warmer, use spiced rum.
- Eggnog: Eggnog without dairy is also excellent!
- Mocktail version: Leave out the rum and add a splash of soda water for a bubbly twist.
- Mint flavor: If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, add a few drops of mint extract.
Storing and Using Leftovers
It’s preferable to drink this right away, but you may keep any eggnog mixture you don’t use (without the mint) in the fridge for up to a day. Just shake it again before you serve it.
End of the Day
I hope you try this Eggnog Mojito! It’s the best holiday drink and very simple to make. Great for making guests feel special or pampering oneself during the holidays. Let me know how yours goes. Leave a comment with any questions, tips, or changes you want to make. Thanks! 🎄🍹